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Romeo Santos Leads “Premios Juventud” Nominations With 11
May 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
In a first-ever, exclusive live streaming event at PremiosJuventud.com today, Univision revealed the names of superstars nominated by viewers for its 9th annual edition of “Premios Juventud” (Youth Awards). continue reading »
Rubio Watch: Senator To Receive The Latino Coalition’s Tributo Award and Deliver Keynote at Summit
May 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Latino Coalition, the leading Latino non-profit small business organization founded in 1995 with a commitment of building communities and partnerships for a stronger America, announced that U.S. Senator Marco Rubio of Florida will provide a keynote address and receive the annual Tributo Award at its Annual Economic Summit. continue reading »
Experts Say Gay Marriage Will Not Alienate Hispanic Voters
May 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The historic and politically risky announcement by President Barack Obama supporting same-sex marriage comes at a time when the largely Catholic Hispanic community is also evolving its opinion on the matter, experts consulted on the subject on Thursday told Efe. continue reading »
Eva Mendes Disproves Early Hollywood Critics
May 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Hispanic film star Eva Mendes is proud of her career after many initially said of her that her look was not "commercial," she told Efe at the U.S. screening of the comedy "Girl in Progress." continue reading »
Honduran Radio Journalist Kidnapped On Way to Work
May 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Honduran police have enlisted the help of foreign investigators who happened to be here for a conference in the search for a radio journalist kidnapped early Wednesday, the office of President Porfirio Lobo said in a statement. continue reading »
Gloria Estefan to Appear on “Glee” Season Finale
May 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Cuban American singer Gloria Estefan confirmed Wednesday, via Twitter, her upcoming participation in the successful musical television series "Glee" in the role of the mother of Cheerio Santana, played by Naya Rivera. continue reading »
New Accusations of Discrimination Against Latinos in North Carolina School District
May 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A North Carolina school system is defending itself against the accusations of two civil rights defense groups that it discriminates against the families of Hispanic students by not providing information in Spanish. continue reading »
Lebanese Man Pleads Guilty to Providing Arms to FARC in Exchange for Cocaine
May 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A Lebanese citizen has pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court in Manhattan to conspiracy to provide weapons to Colombian guerrillas in exchange for more than a ton of cocaine, prosecutors said. continue reading »
Supermodel Bar Refaeli Bares All For Her Lingerie Line
May 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Bar Refaeli is completely naked in a new ad campaign for her underwear company, Under.Me. continue reading »
Univision Stations Are Most Watched Local Newscasts in the Country
May 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Univision Communications Inc., the leading media company serving Hispanic America, today announced that for the second consecutive sweep month, its owned-and-operated (O&O) television stations in Los Angeles and New York led all other stations in the country with the most watched early and late local newscasts, among Adults 18-34 and 18-49, regardless of language. continue reading »
Alien Smuggling Ringleader Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison
May 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A 27-year-old southwest Texas man was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison Monday for alien smuggling that resulted in the death of a Honduran national. The case was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with the assistance of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Border Patrol. continue reading »
New Film Starring Oscar Winner Ernest Borgnine Hopes to Unite Latinos and Anglos
May 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
"The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez," starring Ernest Borgnine, Barry Corbin and Carla Ortiz is, according to its actors, a bridge of respect between the Latino and Anglo cultures. continue reading »
RUBIO WATCH: Marco Rubio on Anniversary of Osama Bin Laden’s Death
May 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
This week in Marco Rubio's weekly newsletter the Senator from Florida noted the anniversary of Osama Bin Laden's death by reflecting on the future of the country's national security. He also called for passage of The Down Payment to Protect National Security Act, a bill he cosponsored, which stops the automatic, across-the-board cuts to our nation’s defense capabilities. continue reading »
Univision’s “Despierta America” Celebrates 15 Years
May 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Univision morning show "Despierta America" (Wake Up America), the highest-rated among Hispanics, celebrated its 15th anniversary Friday with a special featuring its most memorable moments and many, many thanks to viewers for welcoming the program into their homes each day. continue reading »
Historic NY Church With Ties to Latino Community Competing for Preservation Grant - LET’S HELP THEM
May 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Historic St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery is one of 40 New York landmark’s chosen to compete for a portion of $3 million in grant money marked for historic preservation projects through Partners in Preservation. continue reading »
